Wayne Rooney is not in the starting XI for the Premier League clash against Stoke at Old Trafford after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's win over Hull while Angel Di Maria is also out with a hamstring problem.

Van Gaal has handed a start to youngster James Wilson in Rooney's absence but the Dutch boss is frustrated at being unable to pick his best players.

He said: "I have to change my attack again. It's unbelievable. Di Maria can not play and Rooney can not play.

"It's a big opportunity for Wilson. I would have brought him on Saturday but he was ill. He has opportunity to show himself tonight."

UNBELIEVABLE: Louis van Gaal is frustrated that he is without Wayne Rooney for tonight's clash with Stoke [AFP]